Strength Tip # 6 Balance It Out

It is always easy to workout the muscle that responds best first -- or the muscles that are seen in the mirror but it is important to work on strengthening your weakest muscles first - to avoid imbalances and injuries. I found out by laying bricks that my hands, wrists, and forearms aren't very strong but working those muscles is pretty boring. Yet, if I improve the strength in those muscles, my pull ups are likely to improve. Same with my rotator cuff muscles--they keep me from doing more advanced push-ups. So, keep in mind that your weaker muscles will eventually keep you from making progress -- you are only as strong as the weakest link.